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The strangest aspect of hamerkop behaviour is the huge nest, sometimes more than 1.5 metres (4 ft 11 in) across, comprising perhaps 10,000 sticks and strong enough to support a man's weight. The birds decorate the outside with any bright-coloured objects they can find. When possible, they build the nest in the fork of a tree, often over water, but if necessary they build on a bank, a cliff, a human-built wall or dam, or on the ground. A pair starts by making a platform of sticks held together with mud, then builds walls and a domed roof. A mud-plastered entrance 13–18 centimetres (5.1–7.1 in) wide in the bottom leads through a tunnel up to 60 centimetres (24 in) long to a nesting chamber big enough for the parents and young.
These birds are compulsive nest builders, constructing three to five nests per year whether they are breeding or not.
These are odd times with forced lifestyle changes none of us had planned for leaving us time to reflect on so many aspects of our lives,
For those who have retired its probably not much of a change and all the things girls like me are going through you have probably already experienced like the total lack of freedom to be yourself. Most of us girls are well in the closet with no hope of dressing anytime soon.
So what has these time taught you about yourself, are you going to change anything, have your priorities changed or will it be back to the norm and this never really effected you at all?
I have learnt that I find it hard being stuck at home being the housewife if you like, I do miss getting up and going to work even as him. The difficult thing I have found is that the woman within is no longer just within as you probably noticed.
Priorities haven't really changed in as much as my wife and daughter are number one, but I have discovered that my parents mean more to me than I thought, We are not and never been a close family, it seems however that Helen misses them, work is still work but a job closer to home Is needed and will be searched for. Helen needs to learn her place in the new world order she isn't a princess! well not a real one lol.
I am going to be more eco friendly and embrace new tech that helps save the planet and I am going to try and do my bit for the natural world on my property.
We live under the Stansted airport flight path, and I can tell you how nice it is not seeing planes every three to four minuets, hearing the sounds of the engines backing off to slow down and a sky full of vapour trails making ultimately cloud cover. So maybe I don't need to do as much air travel as I have recently.
The scary thing is I am really Helen who sometimes like to crossdress as a guy. today is one of those days and its not bad :-) Wont last I feel a dress calling me from upstairs lol.
Mosso da un'esperienza classica, in qualche modo affine alla tendenza del "Novecento", se ne andò poi distaccando, per ricollegarsi a più arcaici esempî, soprattutto all'arte egiziana ed etrusca. La sua ricerca è rivolta essenzialmente all'interna struttura della forma, all'organizzarsi dello spazio stesso in forme plastiche; i suoi nudi e i suoi ritratti, pur conservando un vigoroso accento realistico, mirano sempre a valori di pura plastica, intesi come una "costante" di ogni aspetto della realtà.
Moved by a classical experience, in some ways akin to the trend of the "Twentieth Century", then he went detaching, to reconnect to more archaic examples, especially the Egyptian and Etruscan art. His research is essentially aimed at the internal structure of the form, the organization of space itself in plastic forms; his nudes and portraits, while retaining a vigorous realistic accent, always aim at values of pure plastic, understood as a "constant" of every aspect of reality.
V/Line Vlocity unit VL67 cruises away from Pascoe Vale as #8311, Melbourne-Seymour pass.
Melbourne City is definitely a great backdrop to a photo, especially with height advantage such as this!
Pascoe Vale, Vic
7/4/2018
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Os anfíbios dividem-se em anfíbios sem cauda (sapos e rãs) e anfíbios com cauda ou urodelos (salamandras e tritões). Todos eles têm uma fase aquática (mais ou menos marcada) que coincide com a época reprodutora... nessa época, os urodelos mudam bastante o seu aspecto, tornam-se mais coloridos para agradar aos respectivos pares e tomam formas mais hidrodinâmicas.
Para o fotógrafo de anfíbios o trabalho é a dobrar se quiser retratar devidamente a espécie... e como o tritão-pigmeu é espécie da metade sul do país e eu tenho habitado mais o Norte, era anfíbio que ainda me faltava fotografar nesta fase. Há dias nas minhas deambulações pelo campo encontrei um sujeito que do alto dos seus mais de 80 anos chamava com pouca sabedoria, aos ditos tritões, "cabeçudos". Isto enquanto despejava o pequeno tanque, não muito maior que uma banheira, em que uma pequena população "cabeceava" no fundo esperando não ser sugada pela bomba de água para dentro de uma cisterna que iria dar de beber à "criação".
Concluindo, acabei a fotografar os pequenos tritões... num aquário porque de outro modo não seria muito viável. Tentei imitar o habitat em que eles vivem... verde, muito verde!
Tritão-marmoreado-pigmeu, fêmea / Southern marbled newt, female (Triturus pygmaeus)
Urzal, Mafra, Portugal. (31/01/16)
Interior de la iglesia de Santa María del Mar de Valencia.
El origen de la iglesia se remonta a los primeros momentos de la reconquista por parte del rey Jaime I el Conquistador. El rey conquistador tenía interés en establecer una población permanente en la costa, por ello creó en 1249 la población de "VilaNova Maris Valentiae" en el Grao de Valencia. Como toda buena población esta debía disponer de templo propio y la actual iglesia es el resultado final de esa aventura.
Su advocación primigenia era de la Asunción de Nuestra Señora, pero en 1333 ya se la nombra como Santa María del Mar de la ciudad de Valencia ("Esglesia de Santa Maria de la Mar de la ciutat de Valencia") y en 1392 como Santa María del Grao. Finalmente ha prevalecido su nombre actual de Santa María del Mar.
De la descripción de este templo antiguo, tenemos constancia por un documento gráfico de 1563, en el cual el pintor flamenco Anthoine Van den Wijngaerde muestra el aspecto del Grao de Valencia y entre las casas se puede apreciar la iglesia. De los pocos datos que tenemos, se puede inferir que se trataba de una templo de nave única de 25 metros de largo por 18 metros de ancho y que disponía de una espadaña plana situada a los pies de la iglesia.
En el siglo XVII se acuerda la construcción del templo de nueva planta. Comienzan las obras el dos de agosto de 1683 por la cabecera, siendo el maestro de obras Francisco Marti (Franciscus Martí). El templo crece en dirección longitudinal, no así en cuanto a anchura, ya que esta se ve limitada por la Capilla del Cristo.
El actual templo es de nave única y planta de cruz latina, bóveda de cañón con lunetos, capillas laterales entre los contrafuertes y dotado de un transepto no sobresaliente en planta. En el crucero cúpula de media naranja con estrecho tambor apoyada en pechinas. Tiene interés el hecho de que aparezca en él una incipiente comunicación entre capillas. Posee una capilla en el trasaltar que fue terminada en 1702. La cúpula central del crucero se reviste al exterior de teja esmaltada en azul, sello característico de los templos valencianos del siglo XVII. Las obras fueron finalizadas en el 1736. Su interior se resuelve con una decoración de estilo neoclásico.
Valencia 31/7/2021
In every breath, a universe unfolds,
Each atom a testament, ancient and bold.
In rivers that flow, in mountains that rise,
The divine essence, a silent guise.
From the flutter of wings to the stars' dance above,
All intertwined in a tapestry of love.
— ChatGPT
An aspect of Chrysanthemum, tightly packed, a true Autumn flower, built against rain, wind and cold?
The name "chrysanthemum" is derived from the Greek words chrysos (gold) and anthemon (flower)
Chrysanthemums, sometimes called mums or chrysanths, are flowering plants of the genus Chrysanthemum in the family Asteraceae. They are native to Asia and northeastern Europe. Most species originate from East Asia and the center of diversity is in China. Chrysanthemums were first cultivated in China as a flowering herb as far back as the 15th century BC.
The flower was brought to the Western World in the 17th century.There are about 40 valid species and countless horticultural varieties and cultivars.
For many years, chrysanthemum signifies praise and admiration. A chrysanthemum is considered as a noble flower of the Chinese noble class.
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The steep, craggy north-eastern face of Stob Dearg forms the classic aspect of the mountain as seen from the Kings House Hotel, and constitutes the most direct route of ascent for climbers and scramblers. Crowberry Ridge, a classic rock climb graded severe, was first climbed direct – and photographed – in 1900 by the Abraham brothers with Messrs Puttrell and Baker. Immediately to the left is Curved Ridge, one of the most famous scrambling routes.
Alternatively there is a somewhat eroded path leading steeply up the Coire na Tulaich which, in summer conditions, allows walkers to ascend the peaks, reaching the ridge about half a kilometre west of Stob Dearg.
Buachaille Etive Mòr is separated from its sister mountain of Buachaille Etive Beag to the west by the valley of Lairig Gartain. To the east lies Glen Etive, which provides an alternative route of ascent, heading up steep grassy slopes to the summit of Stob na Bròige. Another route follows the Allt Coire Altruim from the Lairig Gartain, reaching the ridge about two thirds of the way along from the north. This route is often used as descent route in conjunction with an ascent via Coire na Tulaich, forming a circular route with a walk out along the Lairig Gartain.
On 24 January 2009, three mountain climbers were killed and one was seriously injured in an avalanche disaster.
Se encuentra situado en una colina, y a sus pies pasa el río Matarraña. Rodeado de altas montañas y de pinares. Una de estas elevaciones es Peña Aznar o La Caixa, con forma de mesa (1014 m.). De entre los elementos que definen el paisaje de Valderrobres, pocos son tan característicos como esta roca con forma de antigua caja de caudales, visible desde casi cualquier punto del territorio. La historia asociada a ella es asombrosamente antigua. Restos encontrados en la cima, nos dicen que ya era conocida en tiempos de los iberos, pero su importancia como elemento definitorio empieza en tiempos de la dominación musulmana, cuando algunas fuentes empiezan a asociarla con el Conde Aznar Galindo, fundador del condado de Aragón. según parece, él mismo, o más posiblemente alguno de sus continuadores toma “la caixa” como punto estratégico desde el que dirigir sus ataques a las posiciones musulmanas. Desde entonces será conocida como peña de Aznar Lagaya, siendo este último termino una deformación del vocablo medieval que definía precisamente una caja. Acabada la reconquista, Alfonso II en su documento de donación al arzobispado de Zaragoza, llama al valle en el que hoy se asienta Valderrobres “Valle de la peña Aznar lagaia” definiendo con ella todo el territorio. En los siglos posteriores, La Caixa ha ido acumulando leyendas e historias a su alrededor y ha sido desde refugio de pastores hasta objeto de culto pagano, llegando hasta el presente y siendo el mejor testimonio de las raíces más antiguas de Valderrobres y también de Beceite, municipio vecino, que comparte la mitad de la peña con el municipio valderrobrense.
Se entra al casco antiguo por un puente gótico sobre el Matarraña, Difícilmente podría Valderrobres tener una entrada más espectacular que la que le brinda el impresionante puente medieval y el portal de San Roque. Pieza fundamental de su arquitectura e imagen perfectamente reconocible allí donde se mencione el pueblo. La construcción del puente parece estar asociada a la de sus murallas, así que podríamos fechar el inicio de las obras para construir el mismo en torno a 1390, con la petición que el arzobispo Garcia fernandez de Heredia hace ante Juan I para construir dichas fortificaciones. Mucho más difícil seria afirmar con seguridad la fecha de su conclusión, seguramente a principios del siglo XV y estando Valderrobres bajo la prelatura de Dalmao de Mur responsable también de las plantas más altas de nuestro castillo. Se trata de un puente completamente medieval, de cuatro agujeros, extremadamente sólido y provisto de tajamares en forma de cuña pensados para protegerlo de fuertes riadas y evitar la acumulación de troncos. En el siglo XVI se asienta sobre su último tramo el ayuntamiento, modificando por tanto el aspecto del puente en su tramo final al conectar con la plaza. El puente atraviesa la antigua puerta principal de acceso al recinto amurallado. A finales del siglo XVI este portal fue consagrado a San Roque, protector ante las epidemias y Patrón de la población, quedando hoy en día como uno de los portales mejor conservados de todo el conjunto.
Un aspect du travail qui fait peut-être moins rêver : la maintenance. #bricolage #MacGyver La Station c’est un très *très* gros vaisseau, donc il y a toujours de quoi faire pour entretenir, réparer, améliorer ou remettre en état. Sur cette vidéo censée illustrer la phrase précédente, on dirait que Mark fait tout le boulot au son de mon banjo (en fait, un filtre), mais ne faites pas confiance à vos premières impressions : j’étais concentré en train de le guider à partir des procédures sur ma tablette. 😇 🎶
100 days in space for #MissionAlpha. It feels like a long time ago, but we also installed new toilets shortly after arriving. I was looking at the procedures on the tablet velcroed to my thigh, and yes, this filter looked so much like a banjo, I had to. The same video specialist at ESA who edits the timelapse videos (and much, much more!), Melanie Cowan, spotted this clip from the Space Station onboard camera views, added some music and the result is… perfectly embarrassing! 🎸😂👏. True story: I actually helped Mark on this day. A little. Maybe. No one knows.
Credits: ESA/NASA
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This aspect of Buddha represents the attainment of Nirvana or freedom from the cycle of rebirth. Buddha lies on his right side, his head resting on a cushion or lying on his right elbow, supporting his head with his hand. He has still not been freed of his karmic cycle as he is propped up on his elbow in this representation in the Wat Pho in Bangkok.
The Reclining Buddha is brickwork mortar with plaster from the inside with gold gilded on top. The complex is called Wat Pho and it is a tad crowded with many structures crammed in.
It is difficult to shoot the full body length of the Reclining Buddha as there are pillars very close to the statue all along its length.
The Buddha measures 15 m high and 46 m long and renders all attempts to shoot fraught with karmic challenges.
If you are wondering why they make the reclining Buddha so large, the story is that there was a giant called Asurindarahu who wanted to see the Buddha, but was reluctant to bow before him. The Buddha, while lying down, presented himself as much larger than the giant. He then showed him the realm of heaven with heavenly figures all larger than the giant. After all this, Asurindarahu, the giant, was humbled, and made his obeisance to the Buddha before leaving.
The reclining Buddha statues are not supposed to induce sadness but instead it should be taken as as a token of encouragement that all beings have the potential to be awakened or enlightened and release themselves from the suffering which is characterized by the cycle of rebirth.
The serene and smiling or the "beatfic" expression of the Buddha in reclining Buddha statue portrays the compassion and calmness that comes with the enlightenment.
Other than the Wat Pho in Bangkok, there are many other iconic reclining statues all over the Buddhist nations e.g. the Chaukhtatgyi Paya in Burma, the Dambulla in Sri Lanka and the Monolithic Buddha in Cambodia and many more.
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Recently, many aspects of being got a different proportion. Things that previously rushed into life slowly but surely lose their speed. In this process, it became evident that not all of them deserved the attention they got. In contrast to that, it becomes clear that one would love to invest in more devotion in other aspects.
Hence, reality flusters individual perspectives, and suddenly everything feels upside down. In this mess, the proportions of relevance reinvent themselves with some surprises.
While it is possible to observe where the journey is heading, it is easy to fall victim to enduring separation on the way. Though one might try to be satisfied with little, the loneliness and separation from those who could bring comfort at this difficult time represent a tremendous personal challenge.
While it is difficult to accept this current reality, it also provides the possibility to evaluate the new proportions. However, one must not forget that there will be light at the end of the tunnel, and it might shine brighter than before.
Collalba gris (Oenanthe oenanthe)
Este pequeño túrdido, de aspecto elegante y con un diseño de la cola muy llamativo y característico, se encuentra ampliamente distribuido por Europa
y Asia. En la Península Ibérica resulta común en la mitad norte, mientras que en la mitad sur se halla más localizado y se restringe a zonas de alta
montaña. Es un habitante típico de espacios abiertos, donde puede observarse en todo tipo de medios deforestados: dunas, pastizales, roquedos, zonas de matorral bajo, etc.
Clasificación
Orden Passeriformes; familia Turdidae
Longitud 14-16 cm. Envergadura 26-32 cm.
Identificación
Pájaro con un diseño de la cola muy característico. Los machos muestran el dorso gris azulado, en el que destacan las alas negras, las partes inferiores de color ocre y el antifaz negro. Las hembras tienen las partes superiores más ocráceas y no disponen de antifaz. En ambos sexos resulta muy llamativo el diseño de la cola, de color blanco, que finaliza con una T invertida negra, típica de todas las collalbas.
Muy terrestre, gusta de andar y saltar sobre el suelo, y también de posarse, con porte erguido, en piedras, rocas y otros promontorios del terreno. Su vuelo es directo, con un rápido batido de alas.
Canto
Bastante sonoro y característico, está constituido por una sucesión de estrofas breves, que intercalan frases ásperas con motivos más melodiosos. Como reclamo emite un chasquido corto y diferenciable: chacc, chacc, chacc-uiit…